Midday Report for Monday 16 December 2019

12:35 PM.Six large exporting organisations are urging members of the World Trade Organisation Members to take steps to fix its trade disputes mechanism. Audio

12:26 PM.Australian cricketers say the tests against New Zealand could become a Bodyline series. Audio

12:22 PM.A large business organisation is warning members to take extra care over the silly season, as alcohol-fueled fun can fuel dodgy behaviour. Audio

12:19 PM.Growth in services sector activity dipped in November coming back off its highest level in a decade. Audio

12:17 PM.The big telecommunications companies say early access to a limited amount of the spectrum needed for ultra-fast 5G mobile services is positive, but there's concern it will cost consumers more in the… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:00 PM.The search for the last two bodies on Whakaari White Island is on hold today; Australia's foreign minister comes to Wellington to say thank you. Audio